Almost all CPN (MC) leaders test positive for Covid-19

KATHMANDU: Almost all the leaders, who have returned from the 8th general convention of the party, have tested positive for COVID-19.

All the activities including the Central Committee meeting of the party have been postponed after all the leaders, who have returned from the general convention, tested positive for novel coronavirus.

Party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has also been tested positive for Covid-19 a day after the the party closed the Central Office.

Maoist Centre leader Narayankaji Shrestha has also been tested positive for the Covid-19.

Almost all the leaders, who had gone to Dahal’s residence to congratulate him on his re-election to the top post of the party, have tested positive for Covid-19.

Dahal’s personal secretary Ramesh Malla has also been tested positive for coronavirus.

YCL in-charge Ram Prasad Sapkota, Chairman Suman Devkota, leader and central member Subodh Sherpali and Bagmati Province Chairman and Dahal’s bodyguard Prakash Pandey among others have also tested positive for Covid-19.

Similarly, ANNISUR student wing of Maoist Centre Chairman Pancha Singh has also tested positive.

Leaders Haribol Gajurel, Matrika Yadav and Dor Prasad Upadhyay have also tested positive for novel coronavirus.